Yamaha CK61 61-Key Stage Keyboard with Semi-Weighted FSB Action

The Yamaha CK61 is a versatile stage keyboard designed for musicians who require portability without compromising on sound quality or functionality. It combines the sonic capabilities of Yamaha's CP stage pianos and YC stage keyboards into a single, compact instrument, offering a comprehensive palette of pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, brass, and modern synth sounds. Its 61-key semi-weighted FSB (Future System Basic) keyboard with initial touch sensitivity provides a responsive playing experience suitable for both synth and keyboard parts. The keyboard is built around Yamaha's AWM2 and AWM tone generation technology, delivering 128 notes of polyphony and 363 preset voices, which can be organised into 160 user-configurable Live Sets for splits and layers. It features dedicated physical controls for organ parameters (including nine footage sliders), synth functions, and effects, minimising menu diving during performance. Integrated effects include multiple delay and reverb types, along with a 3-band master EQ. For connectivity, it offers stereo audio inputs and outputs, a headphone jack, MIDI in/out, USB ports for both host connection and memory sticks, and Bluetooth audio streaming. Ideal for gigging musicians, songwriters, and home studio users, the CK61 is remarkably portable at just 5.6 kg and can be powered by either the included AC adapter or eight AA batteries, making it perfect for rehearsals, outdoor sessions, or performances in venues without convenient power access. The built-in 6W stereo speakers provide adequate monitoring for personal practice, while its comprehensive I/O allows for easy integration into larger sound systems or recording setups. Its intuitive layout makes it accessible for players of various skill levels looking for a reliable, all-in-one performance instrument.